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Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks for Facet Joint Pain (OMEGA Trial)
OMEGA Trial Summary
This trial looks at how a lumbar MBB affects how the body experiences pain.
OMEGA Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowOMEGA Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.OMEGA Trial Design
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- I have had spine surgery in my lower back.I can take calls related to the study.I have not started new pain or psychiatric treatments in the last 2 weeks.My lower back pain is more than 3 out of 10 in intensity.My cognitive function is above the minimum required level.You are currently involved in worker's compensation or legal claims.I am scheduled for a lower back nerve block procedure at a UPMC Pain Management clinic.I have had chronic back pain mostly in my spine area for at least 3 months.I am older than 18 years.
- Group 1: Quantitative Sensory Testing
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the upper limit of patients who are taking part in this experiment?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial's information, which was first posted on July 5th 2023 and recently updated on the 23rd of July, is currently recruiting volunteers from 1 centre in need of 40 individuals to participate."
Are there any open slots for enrollment in this trial at present?
"This research endeavor, which was first announced on July 5th 2023 and recently updated on the 23rd of same month, is presently recruiting according to data hosted by clinicaltrials.gov."
What are the main goals that this medical investigation seeks to achieve?
"During this visit (30 minutes), the primary objective of the trial is to observe a decrease in lumbar pain intensity. Secondary goals include self-reported average pain and interference within past 7 days via The Pain Experiences Questionnaire (PEG) scale, determining baseline back pain intensity on an 11-point scale, and assessing consequences of discomfort through PROMIS Pain Interference 4a with 5 responses from "not at all" to "very much"."
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